Overview

This volume discusses the symbolism and real significance of the beautiful but enigmatic tapestries of the Paris Cluny Museum. Every work of art is rooted in culture and history, and their interpretation can provide insights into the universal nature of the human being. Answering to a continuing interest in unicorn culture, the author concentrates on how the depiction of the unicorn bears relation to the development of the human soul.

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Author:   Gottfried Buttner ,  Baruch Urieli ,  Roland Everett
Publisher:   Hawthorn Press
Imprint:   Hawthorn Press
Edition:   New edition
Dimensions:   Width: 21.00cm , Height: 1.50cm , Length: 29.70cm
Weight:   0.721kg
ISBN:  

9781869890520

ISBN 10:   1869890523
Pages:   120
Publication Date:   29 June 2009
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Undergraduate ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Out of Print
Availability:   Awaiting stock  

Language:   English

Table of Contents

Introduction: first impressions. Part 1 The six tapestries: how the six tapestries were found; their home in Paris; what is the origin of the tapestries; the art of tapestry weaving; other comparable tapestries. Part 2 Contemplation and interpretation: historical or symbolical? early stages in the lady's development; further stages in the lady's development; lion and unicorn; flag and standard; beauty and meaning of the plants in the tapestries. Part 3 Historical background: France and Burgundy in the 15th century; the spiritual-historical turning point in the 15 century; a glance at the paintings of the 15th century. Part 4 The lady and the unicorn: at the threshold of modern times. appendix: register of plants appearing in the tapestries.

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